January 2026

U.S. regulations foil world juniors doughnut delivery from B.C. couple

A Nanoose Bay couple’s good-hearted attempt to send a Canadian junior hockey player his favourite doughnuts via express courier went awry, apparently due to U.S. regulations. When John Watt read about Team Canada’s Brady Martin’s pre-game ritual of eating two chocolate glazed doughnuts, he realized Martin would be in a tough spot without a Tim […]

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VIDEO: Another close loss for the Vancouver Giants, a 5-4 defeat by Portland Winterhawks

Vancouver Giants Assistant Coach Gaelan Patterson called it ‘a little bit of a track meet.’ It was another close game, and another loss, for the G-Men, who fell 5-4 to Portland Winterharks Saturday, Jan. 3. Giants were ahead 3-2 after 20 minutes and 4-3 after 40, but surrendered two third period goals, including a late

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LETTER: Stand strong for Canada but be willing to compromise

Dear Editor, The current situation with our neighbor to the south is causing great suffering for us here in British Columbia, ie. the softwood lumber tariffs that have been placed on us by Trump. I’m struggling with our prime minister’s approach to dealing with the U.S. president and his narcissistic behaviours regarding his power mongering

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Food choices harvested straight from a Vancouver Island farm

It’s the time of the year to indulge in the best food and drink, whether you’re splashing out on a holiday meal or planning the perfect party. From fresh turkeys and Island-grown heirloom potatoes, squash and Brussels sprouts, to artisan sourdough for your bread stuffing, and cranberries harvested fresh from Island farms, everything you need

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